Kidden
Learning goals
A ten frame is a two-row grid with five spaces in each row. It supports subitizing, counting and the idea of making ten. This tool uses a consistent left-to-right fill, allowing a child to notice the difference between five and ten.
How to use this worksheet
- Ask how many empty spaces remain as well as how many are filled.
- Use counters on a physical ten frame before introducing the paper version.
- Ask which numbers are one more or one less than the displayed quantity.
Teaching guide
For the teaching ideas behind this tool, read How to Use Ten Frames for Kindergarten Math. It explains why five is the anchor, how making ten works, and which mix-ups to watch for.
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